Face it, your kid's toys are never going to be neatly stored. So they might as well look good when they're scattered all over the living room floor. That means no lights, no blaring sounds to wake you up at six a.m., and no Disney junk. Just good design rendered tiny. We've pulled together some fool-proof options to satisfy adults (and kids) everywhere.

To celebrate the year, we're rounding up the homes that were most popular on Dwell.com in 2014. Here, we've gathered readers' five favorite family-friendly residences, from a bright Palo Alto home to a compound with a modernist past in the Hamptons.

If you know a kid who ditched coloring books in favor of oil paints at age eight, this guide will help you find the perfect gift. It includes everything from desk accessories for students who prefer streamlined workspaces, to playful toys with clean lines. This collection of gifts from the Dwell Store balances elegant design and youthful details, making each a smart choice for the youngest design seekers on your list.